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The 15 Best Tours in Mongolia

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Every tour on this site on one page, best first. These are the 15 trips that beat everything else leaving Ulaanbaatar right now: what each one costs, how many days it eats, and who it suits, with the full catalogue underneath if none of them fits your dates.

From Ulaanbaatar: Genghis Khan Statue NationalPark CamelRide

From Ulaanbaatar: Genghis Khan Statue NationalPark CamelRide - The Elevator Ride to the Horse’s Neck

Genghis Khan Statue Day Tour+National Park+Camel Ride+Eagle

Genghis Khan Statue Day Tour+National Park+Camel Ride+Eagle - Gorkhi Terelj National Park and Turtle Rock, aka Melkhii Khad

2.Genghis Khan Statue Day Tour+National Park+Camel Ride+Eagle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $49

Small-group day tour from Ulaanbaatar to Chinggis Khan statue and Terelj NP, plus Turtle Rock hike, camel ride and eagle photos.

“Very good tour, I liked a lot about the English guides who worked together making sure everyone and everything was OK. Practically I did in one day what I did in 25 days in Mongolia. Joking! Was good but the 10 days in Altai Mountains with Banu Travel and guide Damka Khudabai and his team was the best ever in my life!”

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From Ulaanbaatar: Central Mongolia Guided 3-Day Tour

From Ulaanbaatar: Central Mongolia Guided 3-Day Tour - Kharkhorin museum and ruins: where the story becomes physical

3.Central Mongolia Guided 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 186 reviews · 3 days · from $400

3 days from Ulaanbaatar into central Mongolia: camel dunes, Kharkhorin's Erdene Zuu, nomad ger night, and horseback in Khugnu Tarna.

“Davka was an absolutely great tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour despite the below freezing weather. Unfortunately, we had to shorten our trip 1 day due to unforeseen personal circumstances but the company were very understanding and able to accommodate even offering accommodation for us in the city. Thoroughly enjoyed the camel ride and monastery tour - Thank you again team!”

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Ulaanbaatar: Small Group 3-Day Best of Central Mongolia Tour

Ulaanbaatar: Small Group 3-Day Best of Central Mongolia Tour - Day 1: Ulaanbaatar to Karakorum, past-capital roads

4.Small Group 3-Day Best of Central Mongolia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 171 reviews · 3 days · from $425

3 days in Central Mongolia with ger nights, Erdene Zuu, and camel rides over Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, small-group pace.

“Our guide Bulgaa was exceptional, very flexible, trying to tailor program as per travelers wishes, and very knowledgeable in the history geography and economy of the country which made discussions very interesting !”

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Terelj national park transport /Best price tour

Terelj national park transport /Best price tour - Price and what your $36 really covers

5.Terelj national park transport /Best price tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 135 reviews · 8 hours · from $36

Terelj National Park, Turtle Rock, and Mongolia icons in one 8-hour day tour from Ulaanbaatar, with Chinggis Khaan statue and temples.

“The trip was great, Shine the driver (the driver in some of the photos) was great he did not rush us and tried to accommodate us the best way possible. I appreciate his efforts in making it a great tour day. The activity was priced at a lower price than most other options (and I booked quite late the day prior) and that made me suspicious, but I am glad to report that it did not disappoint and in no way it felt like we sacrificed quality for price, royally recommend Shine and the company for responding to my late request.”

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Ulaanbaatar: Chinggis Khaan Statue and Turtle Rock Day Tour

Ulaanbaatar: Chinggis Khaan Statue and Turtle Rock Day Tour - The drive out of Ulaanbaatar: early pickup and a long but manageable day

BEST 5* Chinggis Khaan Airport UBN to Ulaanbaatar Transfer Taxi


From Ulaanbaatar: Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour

From Ulaanbaatar: Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour - Kharkhorin Day 1: Erdenezuu Monastery plus the museum experience

8.Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 2 days · from $270

Two days from Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin and the Semi-Gobi, with two-hump camel rides, Erdenezuu monastery, and a ger night.

“Awesome program and service. The guide was amazing, so sweet and caring. Every time we needed anything, very helpful and made sure we are good. Highly recommended. When we return next year, we will be booking again!”

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Genghis Khan Tour – Mongolia’s #1 Daily Escape

Genghis Khan Tour – Mongolia’s #1 Daily Escape - The Genghis Khan Statue stop, why it feels more than a photo

Ulaanbaatar: Semi-Gobi Desert Day Trip & Camel Ride

Ulaanbaatar: Semi-Gobi Desert Day Trip & Camel Ride - The Ulaanbaatar to Elsen Tasarkhai Drive: Plan for Road Time

10.Semi-Gobi Desert Day Trip & Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · 11 hours - 2 days · from $175

A long, fun day trip from Ulaanbaatar to Elsen Tasarkhai for hikes, birdlife, and a camel ride plus a nomad-family lunch stop.

“Travelled with Angrag from Travel Mongolia and it was an amazing experience! He was an experienced careful driver, speaks good English, very patient, stopped whenever I want to take closer photos, and took good pictures for me too. Though drive was long, about 5h to get there (stuck in city traffic for long time) it was very worth it! Visited a normad Ger, family was friendly, home made lunch was good, and a 20min camel ride over vastness, totally wonderful feeling! Sand dune was smaller than I expected but still breathtaking. Angrag skilfully drove his Camry over rough dirt road to get us to Hustai National Park to see the…”

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Cooking Class in a Traditional Ger Home in Ulaanbaatar Suburbs

Cooking Class in a Traditional Ger Home in Ulaanbaatar Suburbs - Meet Bee at Your Hotel, Then Head Into the Ger Suburbs

11.Cooking Class in a Traditional Ger Home in Ulaanbaatar Suburbs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $199

Cook Mongolian classics in a traditional ger near Ulaanbaatar with nettle tea, homemade noodles, dumplings, and shagai games.

“This is more than just a cooking class, it is a cultural experience that reveals the heart of Mongolian traditions. It is a must do for Ulaanbaatar. I not only had a lovely time but made 2 new friends.”

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A day trip to Terelj National Park and Statue of Chinggis Khan

A day trip to Terelj National Park and Statue of Chinggis Khan - The drive through “in-between” Mongolia, towns, animals, and highway life

Private Day Tour: Terelj National Park + Genghis Khan’s Statue ..

Private Day Tour: Terelj National Park + Genghis Khan's Statue .. - Price and Value: What You Really Pay For

1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour

1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour - The Steppe Coffee Stop: Where the Day Gets Its Pace

14.1 Day Semi-Gobi All-included tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $145

Semi-Gobi camel rides, a ger-family cultural visit, traditional lunch, and round-trip transport from Ulaanbaatar for an unforgettable dune day.

“This tour really should be done with friends and family. It's 4-5 hours driving through the Steppe. GORGEOUS scenery but the camel ride was about 30 minutes. Afterwards, we headed back to Ulaanbaatar. The guide was very animated anRead more”

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Ulaanbaatar: Traditional Music and Dance Performance Ticket

Ulaanbaatar: Traditional Music and Dance Performance Ticket - Where to find the venue, and why the building can confuse you

15.Traditional Music and Dance Performance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · from $69

Catch a 90-minute Mongolian folk show in Ulaanbaatar with throat singing, traditional instruments, dance, and contortion, plus optional hotel pickup.

“The theater may be small, but the show is absolutely vibrant and captivating! Each performance segment is kept short, giving the audience a taste of different forms of Mongolian traditional art before smoothly moving on to the next. This pacing keeps the entire program lively and engaging without ever feeling drawn out. Do note that the theater is on the second floor and there’s no elevator. Guests in wheelchairs may need to consider whether they’re comfortable with the staff carrying them upstairs. In our case, my mother was warmly assisted by the troupe’s team, who couldn’t have been more kind and enthusiastic—an unforgettable part of the experience in itself!Read more”

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